N Seoul Tower – Namsan Observatory loop from Seoul

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N Seoul Tower – Namsan Observatory loop from Seoul

Easy

5.0

(7)

135

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N Seoul Tower – Namsan Observatory loop from Seoul

01:12

3.56km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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470 m

Namsan Seoul Tower Cable Car

Highlight • Structure

This means you can get from the city to the start station of the cable car up Namsan Mountain easily, quickly and without much effort.

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1.23 km

Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.56 km

Namsan Beacon Mound

Highlight • Historical Site

1.68 km

N Seoul Tower

Highlight • Monument

Great view of Seoul, especially in the evening. You can even see the city from the bathroom :-)
The tower restaurant serves good food.

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1.81 km

Namsan Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is possible to hike in light clothing, but the weather can be hot after early summer, so hiking in spring and fall is recommended.

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1.93 km

Namsan Palgakjeong Pavilion

Highlight • Monument

A pagoda at the foot of the North Seoul Tower. The evening lighting makes it even more beautiful.

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2.00 km

Stairs to Namsan Seoul Tower

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If you hike up, you will reach an altitude of around 260 meters, by stairs or on the circular path.

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3.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.06 km

476 m

456 m

450 m

122 m

Surfaces

1.68 km

1.06 km

516 m

274 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

20°C

13°C

54 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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N Seoul Tower – Namsan Observatory loop from Seoul

Namsan Seoul Tower Cable Car

Viewpoint

Namsan Beacon Mound

N Seoul Tower

Namsan Observatory

Namsan Palgakjeong Pavilion

Stairs to Namsan Seoul Tower

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